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Definition dismiss in British English

dismiss verb

[transitive] verb
/dɪsˈmɪs/

▪ allegation, claim, idea, notion, suggestion, theory

1

to refuse to accept that something might be true or important

Example

The minister dismissed claims that he had accepted bribes.

Example

We should not dismiss these ideas just because they are unfamiliar.

Example

Their evidence was dismissed as completely worthless.

Example

The theory cannot be dismissed out of hand.

Synonyms and related words
turn down ignore dismiss
2

to force someone to leave their job

Example

Edwards claimed that he had been unfairly dismissed.

Example

He was dismissed for gross misconduct.

Example

Jackson was dismissed from her job because of the allegations.

Synonyms and related words
fire lay off retire
3

to officially tell people that they can leave a place

Example

Judge Helman dismissed the jury after they failed to reach a verdict.

Example

The class is dismissed.

Synonyms and related words
permit allow approve
4

if a judge dismisses a court case, they officially decide that the case should not continue

Example

The case was dismissed because of a lack of evidence.

Example

The court dismissed his appeal.

Synonyms and related words
affirm allow all rise
Definition dismiss in British English